Mining outperformed in FY26 due to higher demand amid the green energy transition and artificial intelligence (AI) build-out.
In Australia, the S&P/ASX 300 Metals & Mining Index (ASX: XMM) rose 53% and delivered total returns of 59% in FY26.
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